Yesterday, after an invigorating boxing class- I had my eyes set on Queens to make some dinner. On the way to the subway, there was a line wrapping around the building across the street. Being curious, I wandered across the street to ask some boys what was going on. Everyone was wearing credentials and it looked like something more fun than just a Broadway show. The boys explained to me that Katy Perry was playing a free concert. I though, 'how lucky, I would love to see her, too bad.' Just as I was walking away, the boy asks me if I wanted to join and extended his hand with a pass in it. "OF COURSE I WANT TO GO!" Without thinking, I took the pass and stood in line with the boys. I made friends with them of course and chit chatted with them while waiting to get into the building.
Once inside, I got separated from my new friends- but without hesitation, made some new ones. Concerts are just more fun when surrounded by friends, so I created my own.
All in all, I did not end up back in Queens until 11 and had to settle with cereal for dinner- but I will say that this experience is something that can only happen in this city- the city where no day is the same. One day I see a clown on the E train, the next day I see Katy Perry for free. But one thing that needs to stay the same, I need to carry a camera now at all times, specifically for situations like a free concert!
Lesson Learned:
Have a camera and always ask what is going on, who knows what could happen.
Peace, Love, and Hot 'n Cold (thanks Katy Perry)
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Surprise concerts are the best. I got to see Prodigy at Bristol in London by surprise. Came out of the underground and some guy was selling tickets for super cheap... was the best concert ever!
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